Oct 15, 2009
Archer Daniels Midland Company today announced that it has acquired five oceangoing dry-bulk commodity vessels, ranging in length between 587 and 738 feet. The five carriers provide cargo-carrying capacity between 36,000 tons...
Read MoreOct 14, 2009
Port of Longview commissioners approved Tuesday the repurchase of 35 acres from Simpson Timber Co. for $3.15 million, and economic development officials say they’re in talks to bring a new industrial tenant to the site. …...
Read MoreOct 9, 2009
No one doubts that the [dry bulk] market has shrunk and times will be tough for the near future, but most of the market feels that the bottom has been reached and a slow rise has begun. The CEO of Hong Kong’s biggest commodity...
Read MoreSep 23, 2009
The Baltic Dry Index, the benchmark for freight costs for iron ore, coal and grains, fell for a ninth consecutive session on Wednesday, reflecting concern that demand for commodities from China was starting to weaken. …...
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